To begin with the end in mind means to start with a clear understanding of your destination. Stephen R. Covey
Designing Effective Curriculum for Teaching Thinking Great classroom activities that teach thinking don't just happen, they are designed, supported and formally assessed. Most models of curriculum instruction suggest that teachers should take a backwards design approach to curriculum design.
Backwards design means-you the teacher-should begin by creating the product or performance that you expect from your students-to the level of sophistication that you would expect from your students.
Step One in backwards design is to have a clear vision of what you expect your students to know and be able to do by the end of your activity.
with a clear understanding of your destination.
Stephen R. Covey
Designing Effective Curriculum for Teaching Thinking
Great classroom activities that teach thinking don't just happen, they are designed, supported and formally assessed. Most models of curriculum instruction suggest that teachers should take a backwards design approach to curriculum design.
Backwards design means-you the teacher-should begin by creating the product or performance that you expect from your students-to the level of sophistication that you would expect from your students.
Activity One: Higher Order Thinking Begins with Effective Questioning
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Activity Two: Thinking Deeply About Student Project and Activities
www.intel.com/teachers
Activity Three: Questions that Frame the Curriculum
Blooms Revised Taxonomy Resource
Blooming Apps
ALEX CCRS
Next Generation Science Standards
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Designing Curriculum and Activities